Open Rank, Open Track - Section Chief of Abdominal Imaging

University of Colorado; South Dakota; On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Multiple plan options

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer 10%

Paid Time Off: 22 days/year

Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accr.

Sick Days: 15/year

Holiday Days: 11/year

Tuition Benefit

ECO Pass

CU Advantage programs

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Section Chief of Abdominal Imaging within the Department of Radiology. This open rank, full-time leadership role oversees clinical, educational, and research missions of the ABD section at the main Aurora campus.

Ideal candidates will have ABR certification and fellowship in Abdominal Imaging, strong leadership and collaboration skills, and a track record in clinical operations, education, and research.

Qualifications

• MD or DO licensed in the U.S. or equivalent for non-U.S. graduates.
• Colorado Medical License required at time of hire.
• ABR certification or eligibility.
• Fellowship Training in Abdominal Imaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ABD section with mentorship and guidance.
• Oversee clinical operations to ensure high standards of ABD imaging.
• Collaborate with other departments to advance interdisciplinary patient care.
• Manage ABD fellows and residents' education and teaching.
• Participate in budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation for the section.
• Lead recruitment and professional development of ABD faculty.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Open Track

Education

MD or DO

Colorado Medical License

ABR certified or eligible

Fellowship in Abdominal Imaging

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Radiology

Job Title: Open Rank, Open Track - Section Chief of Abdominal Imaging

Position #00832846 - Requisition #40587

Job Summary

The Department of Radiology at University of Colorado School of Medicine on the Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking applicants for Section Chief of Abdominal Imaging. This is a full-time position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor level.

Join the Section Chief of the Abdominal Imaging (ABD) at the University of Colorado Department of Radiology. This leadership position involves overseeing the clinical, educational, and research missions of the ABD section. The Section Chief will assume a key leadership role in managing section operations, driving clinical excellence, promoting academic growth, and fostering collaboration across departments.

Key Responsibilities

As Section Chief, you will:

• Lead and manage the ABD section, providing strategic vision, mentorship, and guidance to faculty, fellows, and staff.
• Oversee the clinical operations of the section, ensuring the highest standards of care in ABD imaging and intervention, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, and radiographs.
• Collaborate with other departments to advance interdisciplinary patient care.
• Manage along with the ABD education lead with the section's education efforts, supporting ABD fellows and teaching over 40 residents, fostering academic and career development.
• Participate in administrative decision-making, including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation to support the section's growth.
• Take a leadership role in recruitment, retention, and professional development of ABD faculty.

Diagnostic and Clinical Responsibilities

The Section Chief will participate in clinical duties, including:

• Subspecialty interpretation of abdominal images
• Weekend call duties shared by all section members, with ABD specialty-specific coverage.
• Faculty members have access to personal workstations for occasional work-from-home duties, with clinical responsibilities based primarily at the main hospital in Aurora.

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO

Why Join Us

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu .

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
• There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs .

Licensed MD or DO from accredited institution in the U.S., or equivalent, if a non-U.S. graduate

Colorado Medical License at time of hire

ABR certified or eligible

Fellowship Training in Abdominal Imaging

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clinical operations, education, research, proven record of academic achievement
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Prior leadership roles at local and national levels
• National reputation in Abdominal Imaging

Required Competencies

• Interpretation of abdominal radiology imaging studies and procedures .
• Open Track: To support the